Starting from May 10 2021, Arik air will start a direct flight from Abuja to Maiduguri and a connecting flight from Lagos via Abuja to Maiduguri.
The Borno state capital will have a four times a week flight from either Lagos or Abuja to Maiduguri International Airport. The flight days are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Arik Air will prioritize passenger’s safety at every stage of the flight operations to Maiduguri. Arik Air cabin crews have been charged to deliver exceptional service and a costumed Arik Air kind of service to all customers.
According to Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, passengers travelling from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to Maiduguri will have a stopover at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja before proceeding to Maiduguri International Airport.
“We are delighted to reintroduce our services to Maiduguri, following popular demand by our customers for Arik’s presence in the city. Customers on this route should again expect the traditional Arik Air hospitality and exceptional service that have become the hallmark of the airline”.
He encourages customers to book via any of the airline sales channels for a cheaper fare.
The cost of a Flight ticket from Abuja to Maiduguri
The cost of a one-way Arik Air flight ticket from Abuja to Maiduguri starts from 30,000. The same one-way economy class ticket can go as high as 70,000 depending on your travel date.

The cost of a Flight from Lagos To Maiduguri
Since the flight from Lagos to Maiduguri, Borno State will have a stopover at Abuja airport before proceeding to the final destination which is Maiduguri, the price of a one-way economy ticket is higher when compared to a passenger flying from Abuja to Maiduguri.
As at the time we published this post, the cost of a one-way economy Arik Air flight ticket from Lagos to Maiduguri starts from NGN 46,000. The price can go higher depending on the date you want to travel.
Flight time (duration) From Lagos to Maiduguri
If there is no flight delay, a flight from Lagos to Maiduguri or Maiduguri to Lagos will last for 3 hour(s) 20 minute(s). There will be a 45 minutes layover at Abuja Airport before the flight departs to the final destination.
Flight time (duration) From Abuja to Maiduguri
Without delay, a flight from Abuja to Maiduguri is 1 hour 20 minutes. There is no stopover anywhere.
Arik Air Flight Change
If Arik Air cancelled your ticket when they suspended flight operations, you can contact us for a flight date or route change. Even if the ticket has expired, contact us for assistance.